HB0653Enacted

Amends TCA Title 2; Title 3 and Title 67.

Tennessee HB0653 amends various provisions related to political campaign finance, affecting candidates and political campaign committees. Key changes include requiring local candidates in multi-county elections to file treasurer certifications with each county's election commission, imposing an annual registration fee for political campaign committees, and modifying the definition of contributions to include certain in-kind donations. The bill also updates reporting requirements and penalties for non-compliance, and alters the regulations surrounding the use of campaign funds for litigation.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0653 amends various provisions related to political campaign finance, affecting candidates and political campaign committees. Key changes include requiring local candidates in multi-county elections to file treasurer certifications with each county's election commission, imposing an annual registration fee for political campaign committees, and modifying the definition of contributions to include certain in-kind donations. The bill also updates reporting requirements and penalties for non-compliance, and alters the regulations surrounding the use of campaign funds for litigation.

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Sponsor

Hicks, Tim

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 3, 2025

Last Action

May 15, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 415

Subjects
Campaigns and Campaign FinancePolitical PartiesLobbying, LobbyistsFinancial DisclosureEthics

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